Relationships & Attachment

Ore Oduba’s decision to speak openly about his long struggle with pornography highlights the shame, secrecy and emotional patterns that can sit behind compulsive porn use. This article explores when porn stops feeling like a choice and how counselling may help.

Sometimes after a relationship ends, what we miss most is not simply the other person. We may miss how we felt with them — desired, interesting, confident or alive. Inspired by a video from my friend and colleague Julie, I explore the grief of losing both a relationship and a version of yourself.

The death of a famous person can affect us far more deeply than we expect. Following the death of Dolly Parton, I explore why people can genuinely grieve someone they never met, how public loss can reconnect us with our own memories and why those feelings should not be dismissed.

When your partner is diagnosed with cancer, the emotional impact can affect you too. Fear, uncertainty, guilt, exhaustion and changes in intimacy or everyday roles can place significant pressure on a relationship. This article explores the often-overlooked experience of supporting someone you love through cancer and why partners and carers may need support of their own.

Fame can bring success, opportunity and recognition, but life in the public eye can also bring pressure, scrutiny and a loss of privacy. I explore the two sides of fame, identity and mental health, and why having a confidential space where you can simply be yourself can matter.

Sex and love addiction can feel emotionally overwhelming, confusing, and difficult to control. Explore compulsive sexual behaviour, intimacy, shame, relationships, emotional wellbeing, and support without judgement.

From “love conquers all” to “never go to bed angry,” some relationship advice can do more harm than good. This article explores unhealthy relationship myths, boundaries and emotional wellbeing in healthy relationships.

A herpes diagnosis can feel emotionally overwhelming, but herpes is common and manageable. This article explores herpes stigma, relationships, emotional wellbeing and living with HSV without shame.

Male loneliness is more common than many people realise. While men may appear to be coping on the surface, feelings of disconnection often remain hidden. This article explores why so many men experience loneliness in silence, the impact on mental health, and how meaningful connection can help.

Men's mental health and relationships are deeply connected. Discover how communication, emotional intimacy, isolation, and relationship challenges can affect wellbeing and learn how stronger connections can support better mental health.

Loneliness and being alone are often mistaken for the same thing, but they are very different experiences. In this article, we explore the difference between loneliness vs being alone, why you can feel lonely even when surrounded by others, and how understanding this distinction can support emotional wellbeing and meaningful connection.

Separation and divorce can affect identity, emotional wellbeing, confidence, and daily life in profound ways. Support and understanding can help you navigate the transition.

When someone you care about is struggling with depression, it can be difficult to know what to say. This article explores supportive, compassionate ways to help someone experiencing depression or low mood.

Fertility treatment can affect emotional wellbeing in profound ways, including anxiety, grief, exhaustion, relationship pressure, and uncertainty about the future.